Other planned events: 1080 aerial and ground baiting for wild dogs

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control in the following parks and reserves:

New England National Park

Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve

Serpentine Nature Reserve

Mount Hyland nature reserve and state conservation area

Gagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve

The program starts on Monday 20 May and will finish by Friday 30 August 2019.

This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program cooperatively with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation of NSW. This is to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets.

All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at the access points to areas where baiting is happening. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Applies from Thu 23 May 2019, 1.02pm to Mon 27 May 2019, 12.58pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 May 2019, 4.59pm

Other incidents: Cattle loose in Sherwood Nature Reserve

Cattle have entered Sherwood Nature Reserve through a gate left open and operations are underway by the owner to retrieve the animals. Visitors to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area, Falls walking track and Sherwood Forest drive may come across cattle, dogs and/or stockmen on horseback as the cattle are retrieved. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 if you require further information.

Applies from Wed 22 May 2019, 3.24pm to Fri 31 May 2019, 3.17pm. Last reviewed: Wed 22 May 2019, 3.24pm

Closed areas: Section of Red Cliff campground closed

The section of Red Cliff campground immediately south of Red Cliff lookout is closed due to drainage and site stabilisation work. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.

For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton Office on 02 6641 1500.

Other planned events: 1080 aerial and ground baiting for wild dogs

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control in the following parks and reserves:

New England National Park

Jobs Mountain Nature Reserve

Serpentine Nature Reserve

Mount Hyland nature reserve and state conservation area

Gagul Waajaarr Nature Reserve

The program starts on Monday 20 May and will finish by Friday 30 August 2019.

This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program cooperatively with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation of NSW. This is to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets.

All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at the access points to areas where baiting is happening. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, please call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.

Applies from Mon 20 May 2019, 8.00am to Fri 31 May 2019, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 23 May 2019, 5.08pm

Closed areas: Temporary closures for aerial weed spraying operation

Sections of coastal areas in national parks between Hat Head and Harrington will be closed between Monday 20 May and Friday 31 May 2019. This is for a weed control operation targeting bitou bush.

Sections of beaches, carparks, roads and walking tracks will be closed temporarily while the aerial spraying operations are underway. The affected parks are:

Hat Head National Park

Goolawah National Park and Goolawah Regional Park

Limeburners Creek National Park

Crowdy Bay National Park

Kattang Nature Reserve

NSW National Parks staff will be on-site during the closures, and signs will be in place advising of the work.

This operation is dependent on weather conditions. Aerial spraying won't be carried out within 150m of campgrounds or neighbouring residences. It also won't be carried out during weather conditions where spray drift may impact these areas. All areas will reopen after completion.

Hungry, Racecourse, Delicate, Melaleuca, Point Plomer, Diamond Head, Indian Head, Kylies Beach and The Gap campgrounds will remain open at all times.

Other planned events: Roadworks near Illaroo campground

Road maintenance is underway on the Illaroo campground access road. The road will remain open with traffic control in place. Traffic control signs will be in place in work zones. Park visitors may encounter earthmoving equipment.

Applies from Fri 3 May 2019, 9.50am to Fri 31 May 2019, 9.46am. Last reviewed: Fri 3 May 2019, 12.59pm

Other incidents: Road in poor condition - Wilson River picnic area

The access road to Wilson River is in poor condition. NSW National Parks recommends that visitors use 4WD vehicles to access the area. Please avoid travelling to the area during wet weather. For further information call 02 6561 6700.

There will be a temporary detour on the Moonee Beach/Green Bluff walking track from Tuesday 30 April until Friday 14 June 2019. A boardwalk is being built south of Moonee Beach Bridge above Moonee Midden to protect this important Aboriginal site.

At times, the track will be closed so workers can build the boardwalk safely and efficiently. During these times, please follow the detour along the southern shoreline of the estuary.

We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, call the NPWS Coffs Coast office on 02 6652 0900.

NPWS is advising all neighbours and visitors that it is monitoring wild dogs and foxes and running a 1080 wild dog and fox pest management program in the following national parks:

Everlasting Swamp National Park

Everlasting Swamp State Conservation Area

Yuraygir National Park

Yuraygir State Conservation Area

We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs.

These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.

Please be aware of the baiting programs and avoid bait stations in all areas, at all times. There will be signs up in areas where baits have been laid, indicating the date the baits were placed. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions and associated restricted access. NPWS may also run additional programs following these initial programs, depending on wild dog activity. Domestic pets are highly susceptible to 1080 poison. Dogs, cats and other pets and domestic animals are not permitted in NSW national parks, reserves and state conservation areas.

For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.

Closed areas: Little Bay shelter shed closed

An assessment of Little Bay shelter shed has found that it needs to be replaced, due to evidence of crumbling concrete. The shelter shed has been fenced off from the public since December 2018. It will be demolished in March 2019. NSW National Parks is undergoing a planning process to replace the shelter.

Closed areas: Angourie Back Beach - staircase removed

Walkers on the Yuraygir Coastal Walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk via the track at Mara Creek picnic area, as there is no longer access from the beach. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Grafton NPWS office on (02) 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Other planned events: 1080 ground baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) aerial and ground baiting for wild dog and fox control in this park. The program will start on Monday 8 April and finish by Monday 1 July 2019.

This baiting program is being carried out as part of a broader coordinated control program cooperatively with Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Forestry Corporation of NSW. This is to reduce the impacts of wild dogs on stock and wildlife. The program is part of an integrated regional pest management strategy.

Domestic pets, including dogs, are not permitted in national parks or reserves. Neighbours and visitors are reminded that 1080 baits are lethal to domestic pets.

All areas will have 1080 baiting signs at access points to areas where baiting is taking place. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance.